p. 115 | Falmouth and Topsham, Me by Dudley Marvin Canright

The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Feb 12, 1867

Falmouth and Topsham, Me.

By Dudley Marvin Canright

Tuesday evening, Jan. 29th, Bro. Howard and I met with the little company of friends at Falmouth. For the first time they organized S. B. All took hold readily, and pledged for 1867 $61.36; all of which was voted to the N. E. Mission. They voted to start a Sabbath School and Bible Class, and took the steps necessary for that purpose. We expect to see a good church here some day. Wednesday morning Bro. Howard and I parted; he to go to Rhode Island, and I to Norridgewock. My acquaintance and connection with Bro. H. has been very pleasant indeed. When I first saw him he was in much doubt and perplexity about which way to turn and what course to take. But now he is fully decided and boldly advocates the whole truth. Since he has taken this step, a great burden has rolled from his mind. He says that God is blessing him in his work. May the angels of God go with him.

Wednesday evening I met with the church at Topsham, in Bro. Howland's house. We re-organized S. B.—raising it from $34.84 to $77.48. From our last report it will be seen that the brethren and sisters in Maine not only love the truth in theory but in deed, and are willing to work for it. God will bless his people when they work like this. I never found a more willing people than here in Maine. One was received into the church by letter; we then celebrated the ordinances. I enjoyed this season very much. Truly this is a pilgrim's home. I can but feel a reverence for this house when I think of the many scenes which have occurred here in connection with present truth.

D. M. CANRIGHT.

Skowhegan, Jan. 31.